The Projection Hero installation is a miniature cinema (about the size of a small rabbit hutch), with operational cinema screen, curtains and lights which can be manipulated by any mobile device that can access the web. Just scan the QR code on the screen from within the Curzon Memories App to gain control of the cinema. Alternatively you can use any QR Reader or simply type in the URL on the screen into your web browser. The installation situates you as the projectionist, inviting you to dim the lights, open the tabs and play the next reel. Hidden inside the box is a laptop which connects to an Internet server with an Arduino and h-bridge to control the curtains and lights.

Projection Hero is on permanent display at the Curzon Community Cinema, Clevedon. However, we've made a smaller version called The Fleapit, inspired by Projection Hero, but small enough to fit in a suitcase. 

If you are interested in me coming to do a talk about my work, or in hiring the The Fleapit for an event or festival then please email me at charlotte.crofts@uwe.ac.uk. I love talking about my research and am keen to reach as wide an audience as possible.


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